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Conservation Meeting
February 9, 2009
Present: Joseph Mulkern, Chair; Carole Matthew; Derek House; Linda Falk; Michele
White; Michele Grenier, Conservation and Environmental Planner.
11. Meeting called to ord~r at 7:03pm.
Mr. Flynn was asked to come before the board to discuss possible land to be donated and/or
purchased by the town. The Commission would like to purchase land through a land grant
offered by the state Environmental Affairs Secretary (Local Acquisitions for Natural Diversity
(LAND) Grant Program Second Round).
The Canoe River flows approximately 16 miles from its headwaters near Lake Massapoag in
Sharon to Winnecunnet Pond in Norton, flowing through the towns of Sharon, Foxborough,
Mansfield, Easton and Norton. The river's watershed recharges the Canoe River aquifer which
supplies water to municipal wells in four of these communities.
Mr. Flynn told the Commission NRT has been involved with acquiring, by purchase or gift,
conservation land in Mansfield; To date, they have acquired over 800 acres. NRT purchases
property and, when appropriate, sells the property to the town for conservation purposes.
Mr. Flynn showed the Commission a map of the Canoe River Greenbelt and pointed out the land
NRT would like to acquire.
3. Certificate of Compliance: Gourdin Estates, Red Mill Realty Trust- Patriots Way, Lot
. 10, Mill Street-DEP #211-689. . . .
Order of Conditions issued September 24, 2003 - Plan dated May 23, 2008.
Michele explained to the Commission the Order of Conditions was issued for the development
roadway.
Signage was part of the Order of Conditions. Mr. Riordan of Red Mill Realty, LLC has agreed to
put the signs up.
I 4. 23 Riverside Drive.' .
Mr. Lei wanted to use the displaced dirt from the new addition to fill in and level out his property
(the addition did not require a Notice of Intent). His property abuts Cabot Pond. The
Commission was concerned about Mr. Lei doing any work without input from conservation. The
Commission asked that Michele contact Mr. Lei to come to a hearing.
15. 69 King Street -#211~0807. ..
Hearing May 12, 2008.
House and location were not approved by Conservation. The Commission would like Mr. Brown
to file a Notice of Intent.
I 6. Land Grant. .
Application deadline is Thursday, March 12,2009 at 3 pm.
I 7. Old Business: .
Suzanne Estates, East Street: Carole asked about land for sale in the area of Suzanne Estates.
Land is not in the development; site abuts Suzanne Estates.
701 North Main Street: DEP #211-0820 (Order of Conditions issued June 23,2008) - Carole
reminded the Commission this property is supposed to have a Conservation Restriction. on it.
Essex Street - Autumn Park: (Hearing June 23,2008) Commission asked that a conservation
restriction be placed on the property deed of Lots 9 (RDA) and 10 (#211-0817) and that a sign,
reading "Environmentally Sensitive Area-Do Not Disturb", be placed at the juncture of lots 9 and
10 in common area B. Carole wanted to know if the conservation restriction is in place and if the
sign had been put up. The Conservation Restriction is being drawn up and Michele said the sign
is in place. (ANRAD #211-737 and NOI #211-0776 for roadway)
Autumn Park donation of Common areas A and B, approximately 14 acres - Joe asked if the land
can be donated before the roadway is accepted. Land can be donated without the roadway being
accepted-cluster and residential development roadways are often not accepted by the town and
the town accepts the land donations.
Lester Epstein, Maple Street: Carole asked about the restoration plan for certified vernal pool
#1968 on Maple Street, Map 40, Block 92; Michele will get a copy from town counsel.
430 Fruit Street: DEP #211-0818 (Order of Conditions issued June 23,2008). Has the work
requested by the Commission been done - 25 ft. no touch buffer re-established with plantings
approved by Michele.
Village at Willow Crossing, 253 Branch Street: DEP #211-0809 (Order of Conditions issued
June 9, 2008) - Has the work started. Applicant was permitted by Planning Board in November
of2008. No work is being done at this time.
Derek asked why the letter from National Grid concerning maintenance activities on electric
transmission lines in town states the town of Mansfield has no wetlands by-law.
Bird Road: Hearing ofRDA November 17,2008 - Mansfield Municipal Electric Department.
Boring tests were to be done for the future tower for the proposed sub-station. Carole asked if the
borings have been completed. Michele will call Ann Langille.
The Commission welcomed Michele White to the board.
Pictures need to be taken of Commission members for Conservation badges. Michele
will do them at the next meeting.
Minutes of January 12, 2009 approved.
Motion to adjourn at 8:00 pm
Next meeting February 23,2009
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Joseph'Mulkfm, Chairman
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